The Indian Yoga Association, Chandigarh UT Chapter, has been actively engaging the community through a series of impactful initiatives and celebrations in recent months. Four major events were organized, each reflecting the Chapter’s commitment to yoga, culture, environment, and national spirit.
- Plantation Drive (July 27, 2025)
Under the visionary leadership of Shri Mahendra Nath Pandey ji, the Chapter launched a large-scale Plantation Drive across the Tricity region. Members and volunteers enthusiastically planted a variety of saplings, promoting ecological awareness and sustainable living. The initiative reinforced the yogic principle of living in harmony with nature while contributing to environmental preservation.
- Teej Festival (July 20, 2025)
Led by Ms. Sarabjit Kaur Saini, the Chapter celebrated the vibrant Teej festival at Hotel Metro, Sector 35, Chandigarh. The evening came alive with spirited Giddha and Bhangra performances by talented artists including Amrit, Mandeep Kaur, Sujata, Santosh Sharma, Kuldeep Kaur, Shalu, Bharti Verma, Anamika, and Shaveta. Chief Guest Ms. Anju Katyal, Area Councillor, not only presided over the event but also joined in the performances, making the occasion even more joyous. A heartfelt vote of thanks was extended by Ms. Iqbal Kaur, Sujata, and Mandeep Kaur.
- Yoga Competition & Drawing/Painting Event (August 19, 2025)
Organized by Behan Rita Devi ji in Aerocity, this event created a platform for children to showcase their yoga and artistic talents. Five-year-old Kanika Ballu emerged as the Gold Medalist in the Yoga Competition with her flawless Shirshasana, while in the Drawing Competition, Sakshi Kumari won the Gold Medal among participants including Aastha Kumari, Kanika Ballu, Hitisha Dwivedi, and Ekam Veer Singh. The event was a delightful blend of creativity, discipline, and youthful energy.
- Independence Day Celebration (August 15, 2025)
The Chapter also marked Independence Day with great patriotic fervor at the Community Centre, Sector 47, Chandigarh. Chief Guest Shri Amarjeet Singh ji, Ex-Defence Personnel, graced the occasion. The soulful program, led by Behan Rita Devi ji, featured meditation, patriotic songs, and performances by children and members, including a solo by Master Ekam Veer Singh, a poem by Ms. Jeenal, a guitar recital by Shri Hridyansh Verma, and a spirited group presentation by Behan Amita ji and her team. The event concluded with flag hoisting, the National Anthem, and prasad distribution, witnessed by around 50 enthusiastic participants.
Through these diverse initiatives—spanning environmental action, cultural celebration, children’s engagement, and national pride—the Chandigarh UT Chapter has continued to embody the holistic vision of yoga as a way of life.